qabel

Etymology 1
From.

Preposition

 * 1)  before; prior to

Usage notes

 * Unlike the Arabic etymon, not used for “ago”, for which.

Etymology 2
From.

Verb

 * 1)  to agree with; to assent to
 * 2)  to agree with; to be in line with; to match
 * 3)  to precede
 * 1)  to precede